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Baha’i International Community calls for release of Christian pastor facing death sentence
GENEVA — The Baha’i International Community has joined the call for the release of Youcef Nadarkhani, a Christian pastor from Rasht, Iran. Pastor Nadarkhani, who is the father of two young children, leads a network of house churches. He was found guilty of apostasy – “turning his back on Islam” – and “converting Muslims to [...]
Rally in Rio calls for Iran to respect human rights
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil —Representatives from government, religious communities and civil society organizations were among the 800 human rights supporters who gathered to call upon Iran to cease its persecution of Baha’is and other religious minorities. Participants travelled from all over Brazil to take part in the rally, held at Rio’s Copacabana Beach yesterday, some spending [...]
Worldwide outrage at Iran’s attack on Baha’i educators
GENEVA — Governments, organisations and educators have condemned Iran’s latest attack on an initiative offering higher education to young Baha’is barred from university. The government of Austria, more than 80 prominent Indians, and top academics from the United Kingdom, are among the latest to voice their support for Iranian Baha’is’ right to education. Human rights groups [...]
Baha’i educational programme targeted in raids
GENEVA — A coordinated series of raids have been carried out on the homes of several Iranian Baha’is, active in a community initiative to provide a higher education programme for young members who are barred from university. Reports indicate that raids took place on Saturday 21 May on as many as 30 homes in Tehran, [...]
Belief Behind Bars: Reception for Iran’s Seven Imprisoned Baha’i Leaders
Watch online Belief Behind Bars LiveStream Remarks from Special Guests: U.S. Senator Mark Kirk U.S. Representative Michael Grimm Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights Kathleen Fitzpatrick Iraj Kamalabadi, brother of imprisoned Baha’i in Iran CSI Miami star Eva LaRue Musical performances by Grammy-award winner KC Porter with Bahi and Momo Loudiyi WASHINGTON—Concern in [...]
Baha’is gather in support of Iranian Baha’i prisoners
On January 9, 2011, Baha’is and friends gathered at the Portland Baha’i Center for a devotional and informational event to honor and offer support for the Iranian Baha’is imprisoned by the Iranian government. Dr. John Ng delivered the opening remarks. For more information on the plight of the Iranian Baha’is, visit http://iran.bahai.us/overview/.
Devotions for Baha’i Prisoners in Iran
In cities and villages across the globe, Baha’is are gathering in prayer to support the seven Baha’i leaders who have been imprisoned in Iran for the past two and a half years: Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli …
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